
#28C · Chicago Bulls
Height
6'7"
Weight
265 lbs
Age
30
Experience
3 yrs
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 211 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.1% | 36.3% | 72.4% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 67 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/5 | vs PHX | L 110-120 | 32 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 2-6 | -12 |
| Fri, 4/3 | @ NYK | L 96-136 | 25 | 5 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.5M
Guaranteed
$5.5M
AAV
$5.5M/yr
Guerschon Yabusele's contract with the Chicago Bulls grades as a B- CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other centers around the league. Guerschon's production is currently below the league median for centers, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $5.5M average annual value ranks as role player money for the center market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 30, Guerschon is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 1-year deal limits the Chicago Bulls' downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Guerschon Yabusele earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 211 games, Guerschon is contributing 5.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game in his role. Guerschon's best relative area is FG% at 40.1, though it still falls below the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.9 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Guerschon ranks 95th.
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| 2024-25 | ![]() | 70 | 11.0 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 50.1% | 38.0% | 72.5% |
| 2018-19 | ![]() | 41 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 45.5% | 32.1% | 68.2% |
| 2017-18 | ![]() | 33 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 42.6% | 32.4% | 68.2% |
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Guerschon Yabusele enters the 2025-26 season with a refreshingly modest media narrative that feels authentic in today's NBA landscape, where his decision to take a pay cut to join the Chicago Bulls' rebuild has generated genuine curiosity rather than skepticism. The French big man's acquisition via a low-profile trade from the Knicks for Dalen Terry signals Chicago views him as a developmental piece, and his career averages of roughly six points and three rebounds on minimum-level money place him squarely in the role-player conversation. Media coverage has been cautiously optimistic about his physicality and European pedigree, but an early-season defensive breakdown against Philadelphia that saw the Bulls surrender 137 points raised immediate questions about his fit within Chicago's still-undefined identity. Analysts and fans alike appreciate his apparent buy-in to the franchise's long-term vision, yet the narrative remains grounded in reality — he's viewed as a likable, hard-working depth piece who must prove he can carve out consistent rotation minutes. The public perception sits at a measured C grade, reflecting cautious neutrality toward a player whose value proposition centers more on intangibles and upside than established NBA production.